Medical Tourism & Recovery: Seoul launches an official “medical-friendly lodging” list to help international patients recover comfortably after treatment, as Korea’s inbound patient numbers keep surging. Elections & Politics: Sweden’s election remains too close to call, with opposition Social Democrats leading by a narrow margin as overseas and late votes are still counted. UN Representation Clash: Myanmar accuses its UN envoy Kyaw Moe Tun of “illegal activities,” revoking his status as the UN credentials process looms. Regional Maritime Dispute: Cambodia and Thailand begin UN-backed conciliation in Singapore over overlapping Gulf of Thailand claims after Bangkok withdrew from a joint energy framework. Global Governance & BRICS: BRICS leaders in New Delhi push cooperation on AI, trade, digital industry and smart manufacturing, while India frames the “New Delhi Declaration” as Global South-focused influence. AI Safety Debate: Anthropic CEO warns AI may need slower development and stronger safeguards to prevent systems from escaping human control. Energy Security: Saudi pipeline expansion plans move ahead with a new design contract for King Fahd International Airport, while oil supply fears continue to ripple globally. Human Rights & Migration: South Africa’s spaza-shop extortion trial spotlights xenophobic tensions and targeting of foreign-owned businesses.